crackle paste

“Friends for Life” is painted in acrylic on a surface that I prepared with Golden’s Crackle Paste. The thicker you put it on, the bigger the cracks. It creates a very absorbant finish which can be a bit tricky to … Continued

Awhile back I posted about “Mud Bath” which sold, and the new owners wanted companion pieces to hang on either side. These are the two pieces I recently delivered. After letting the crackle paste dry a couple days, … Continued

“His Majesty” on a 16 x 20 inch stretched canvas with deep sides. Still drawn to these majestic beasts! And still having fun playing with the crackle paste, working on technique and getting the just right application. This piece is … Continued

I really enjoyed making this piece. First off, I just really like elephants! And I love texture and the crackled “mud” background in this piece really captivated me. And finally, the whole concept of these elephants painted from photos I … Continued